Idioms - Explain the meaning
Complete the similes
Metaphors - Explain the meaning
Personification? Yes or No?
100
You're in hot water!
You're in trouble.
100
I felt as light as a ...
feather
100
Suzanne is a walking, talking encyclopedia.
Suzanne knows a lot about a lot; she's smart.
100

The engine coughed and gurgled up the steep hill.

YES

The car had a tough time going up the hill. It sounds like Mr. Noyes's car.

200
It's time to throw in the towel.
It's time to give up.
200
Those girls are like two peas in a ...
pod
200
Ron's hands became sandpaper in the cold weather.
His hands are being compared to sandpaper; they're rough.
200

My favorite TV show is like a dream come true. 

NO

This is a simile

300
We should hit the books.
We should start to study.
300
Then all of a sudden I heard a crack as loud as a ...
firecracker
300
A mountain of a man stood beside me in line.
The dude next to me was huge!
300

Fear crawled up my spine, making me immobile.

YES

I was scared stiff.

400

I'm putting my foot down.

I'm not taking any more (of whatever you're doing).

400
The new ice on the lake looked just like ...
glass
400
No one invited Harold to parties because he's a wet blanket.
Harold is pretty lame; he's boring and a downer.
400

The plant swallowed the water I gave it.

YES

The plant hadn't been watered in a while and needed it.

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